Day 1 - New expectations

Hello Seniors,
By now I hope you understand that there is a new emphasis and importance with your efforts in regard to Internships. During the next 28 weeks (that is a rough estimate of how much longer you will be here at Bio as a Senior) we will be exploring a new learning frontier together. I acknowledge this is a quick change for you as much as it is for me. I've briefly spoken to you about expectations as I will continue to do during the year. My goal is not to hammer you and make life more difficult but hopefully to prepare you for the long journey that begins after high school, when your new life takes root.

You have already heard me speak about the need for a resume and a letter of introduction or a letter of interest. Quick question - what is the difference? Yes, there is a difference between the purpose of these 2 letters. Can you distinguish between them? If not, stop by. Let's talk. I expect all of you to have a professional resume by the end of the year. This will be a work in progress. I expect each of you to have letters of introduction ready by the end of the year and much more. As we progress through the year you will be told more about expectations and when things need to be submitted. My aim is to not make your lives more difficult but instead prepare you as best I can for what comes later. If you think things are tough now wait till you are 27.

Yesterday I asked that each of you register an account with Internships.com, explore the site and minimally go through the Internship predictor. Send me 2 of the things that you may have learned about yourself after going through the predictor. Do these mesh with what you view with respect to your future? Why or why not?

Here are some general questions I want you to answer for me with respect to your internships. Send the response back in an email to bhsinternships@gmail.com.

1. Where can you find a written description of the Bioscience internship program?
2. Is there a list of recommended internships related to your field of interest?
3. How many hours do you need to complete during the school year for your internship?
4. Who will evaluate your internship performance?
5. Is the internship for credit? What type of credit?
6. Who arranges the internship details?
7. Is the internship parallel with regularly scheduled classes or alternating?
8. Does the internship involve learning contracts - documents in which you, the employer, and I as the coordinator acknowledge agreed upon objectives?
9. Can you expect on site visits from your internship coordinator?
10. Is there a required class along with the internship where there will be assignments, papers, responses or presentations?
11. Can I be paid for my time with the employer?
12. Do I need to have a signed agreement between myself, my parents and the school to engage in an internship? How about with the employer?
13. Who makes the transportation arrangements for my internship?
14. Can I have more than one internship experience?
15. Do I have a goal for the internship? What is it?

Copy and paste the questions above into word and submit your answers to my email - bhsinternships@gmail.com

This is due by Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011.